The Unshrew Show

IRL Friend Counts

Social media gives us instant access to each other. But what’s the value of likes when it comes to relationships? After taking inventory of what stays and what goes for 2017, making in real life connections tops the list of what’s in. I talk love languages, quality time and why connecting IRL means more to me than expanding my social media friend count. 

Feed or Extinguish?

Have you already fallen behind on those resolutipns. It's not too late to get back moving. For 2017, there’s this new approach to help me jumpstart my goals. It’s a list of behaviors and relationships that I want to feed and some that I’d like to extinguish for the year ahead. After I finished my list, the goals and plans got rolling. This episode talks about the process of determining what to feed and what to extinguish in life for the year ahead. 

Love in the Age of Digital

Modern dating has so many complications and layers to it. It’s easy to get a sense of FOMO when looking at social media. Especially during cuffing season and peak proposal season. How soon is too soon to share you’re new love on social media sites? To what extent does one look thirsty when using their love for likes? This episode touches on those questions and more.

Top 5 (2016 Edition)

2017 is officially 3 days away. I'm using this episode to remember the year by naming my Top 5 things about 2016. From the Olympics to Lemondae and all the way through the 2016 election, talk through moments, music and media that made this a great year. 

Drifting

Next thing you know we will be waking up to a new year. How did that happen so fast? Let's talk about resolutions. Are they really effective or just another way to waste time? This episode talks through 2016 wins and total bombs. How to grow from the bombs and appreciate the wins to make for a better 2017 and beyond. Let's get it for the new year! 

Single All The Way

The holidays are a time where we gather together to fellowship and celebrate the season. Sometimes, family and friends have questions that often cause discomfort or make us feel uncomfortable. You know, the questions about your relationship status and job details. How does one deal? Dana talks about how to navigate difficult conversations without losing your cool. 

Compared to Who?

It’s very easy to get caught up in what everybody else is doing but have you ever tried to really dig deeper and figure out the root of what’s distracting you from going after your true desires? Comparison causes discontenment. Dana talks about running your own race and eliminating distractions along the way. 

Friendtervention

Mental wellness is important, but these days when you admit to not feeling “okay” there’s often a negative stigma. Think somewhere the lines of Gnarles Barkley “Crazy”. Have you ever thought about the things that you must do in order to be your best self?

Peak Lit Moment

Online life has been even more lit lately between the 2016 election, the Mannequin Challenge and #UNameIt. Dana also breaks down three key marketing tactics that helped Donald Trump win the election.